
Belina Pupa, a therapist and influencer known on social media with over 80,000 followers, is facing justice in Australia, after being accused of cultivating a large amount of cannabis and illegally interfering with the electricity supply.
Belina, who is the wife of famous Albanian actor Elvis Pupa, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. She has not yet entered a plea to the charges against her.
According to court documents, the incident is alleged to have occurred between January 1 and April 4, 2025, at a property in Ascot Park, where 43 cannabis plants were discovered.
Her lawyer asked the court to change the conditions of her conditional release, arguing that Pupa has an international business and needs to travel to Albania for work purposes.
"She has clients in Albania, the US and Australia, and spends about three months a year in Albania, where she also offers her services on television," the courtroom was told.
The prosecution strongly opposed the request, describing the case as serious and adding that her partner, Vis Pupa, a co-accused in the case, has fled the country and is currently wanted.
The magistrate decided to postpone the hearing and allowed Belina Pupa to remain on bail until the next hearing, which will be held next week.
Pupa has a well-known public profile, with numerous appearances on informative television shows and notable activity in promoting mental well-being and psychological health, especially in the Albanian community in the diaspora.